Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

Daisy Nobles Johnston, 82, of Spartanburg, passed away on Sunday morning, November 21, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on May 22, 1939 in Whiteville, NC and grew up in Wilmington, NC.  Daisy was the daughter of the late Colon Worth Nobles and Ruby Nance Nobles.

Daisy attended the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, was a member...

Nov 20, 2021

Phyllis Elaine Teaster Petty, 89, of Spartanburg, passed away Saturday morning, November 20, 2021, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Phyllis was born on October 28, 1932 in Pacolet Mills, SC, a daughter of the late Monroe and Lois Kirby Teaster. She was the loving wife of the late Paul Dean Petty, Sr.

Phyllis was a member of...

Nov 19, 2021

Nicholas Adam Richelshagen, 39, of Union, SC died Friday, November 19, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 20, 1982 in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of Helen Sollitto Sullivan of Pacolet, SC and the late Michael Sullivan.

Nicholas loved the beach and decorating for Christmas. He was a huge New York Giants fan, and...

Nov 19, 2021

Danny Thomas Fowler, 61, of Spartanburg, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on April 30, 1960 in Chesnee, SC, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Fowler.

Danny attended Chesnee High School and was a retired truck driver from a family-owned and operated trucking company,...

Nov 19, 2021

Alan Ralph Holden, 69, of Spartanburg, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Pacifica Senior Living after a long illness.  He was born on December 23, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late Ralph Holden and Ethel Naomi O’Dell Holden.

Alan was a 1970 graduate of Spartanburg High School and retired from Spartanburg School District 6...

Nov 16, 2021

The Rev. Thomas R. “Tommy” Bailey, 68, of Irmo, SC and husband of the love of his life, his beautiful bride, Lisa Garrett Bailey for the last 35 years, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home. Born in Spartanburg, SC on September 12, 1953, Rev. Bailey was the son of Ruby Jane Bailey...

Nov 15, 2021

Margaret Lipsey Atkins, 89, wife of the late John Carson Atkins, died November 15, 2021, at Brookview Healthcare Center in Gaffney, SC. Born in Union, SC, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Ruby Bledsoe Lipsey.

Mrs. Atkins was of the Baptist faith and loved her family and took great joy in spending time with...

Nov 15, 2021

Elsie Fike Schlaeger, 98, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 15, 2021 in Greensboro, NC at Carolina Estates.

The only daughter of Dock and Mamie Spivey Boone, Elsie was born in Jackson, NC on December 23, 1922. She attended Greensboro College and graduated from Elon College where she earned a degree in music.

She...

Nov 14, 2021

Richard “Rick” Lee Blalock, 65, of Chesnee, SC died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 18, 1956 in Sylacauga, AL, he was the son of Carl Max and Emmeline Knoedler Blalock of Spartanburg, SC.

Rick attended Spartanburg Community College. He was a member of Valley Falls Free Will Baptist Church.

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Nov 13, 2021

Born July 15, 1919 in Barnesville Minnesota. Died at Spartanburg, South Carolina November 13, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 76 years Sonia Carloss Carlson, a son, Dr. Paul Howard Carlson (Susie) and a daughter, Candace Carlson Cole (Derham). He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Anna Carlson Hunter (Cole), Joseph Derham Cole, Jr. (Suzy),...

Nov 12, 2021

Jack Peterson, 90, a resident of Lakewood Senior Living of Boiling Springs, SC died Friday, November 12, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 2, 1931 in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Vera Bray Peterson, and the husband of the late Marge Hannan Peterson.

A US Navy veteran, Mr. Peterson...

Nov 12, 2021

Agnelo Cipriano D’Souza, 80, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, November 12, 2021. Born October 12, 1941 in Tanzania, East Africa, he was the son of the late Anthony Manuel and Lily D’Souza.

Agnelo was retired from Arrow Automotive. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Agnelo loved the ocean, fishing and sightseeing.

Nov 11, 2021

Joe Dean Gault, 97, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born July 8, 1924 in Blacksburg, SC, he was the son of the late Bea and Faye Wylie Gault and the husband of the late Dorothy Louise Plyler Gault.

A US Army veteran, Mr. Gault was retired from Spartanburg Technical College as their first President....

Nov 11, 2021

Kay Chaffin Mason, 80, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born March 21, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Lois Marie Wyatt Chaffin.

Kay was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and was retired from Milliken and Co. She was a...

Nov 9, 2021

Mary Jane Steele, 94, died peacefully on November 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Jane was born August 9, 1927 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas to Mollie Leola and John William Talley. She was the youngest of seven children. She attended Mt. Ida High School and graduated in 1946. She, her husband Raymond and their children...

Nov 9, 2021

The Rev. Robert Willingham "Bob"  Neely, 71, husband of Ruthi Cooper Neely, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home, after running the good race in a life full of faith, hope, and love. He trusted in the Lord with all his heart, and the Lord directed his path.

He was born June 4,...

Nov 7, 2021

Andre M. Goineau, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, he was the son of the late Rene and Louise Margot Goineau.

He came to the United States in 1967 with a scholarship in chemistry as a foreign exchange student. He was hosted by and became part of the Jones Family in...

Nov 7, 2021

Joanne Martin Steadman London, 73, formerly of Gaffney, SC, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at her home. Born November 28, 1947 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Palmer and Rossie Peeler Martin and the wife of the late Henry Eugene Steadman.

Joanne was a member of Ross Hill Baptist Church. She loved...

Nov 6, 2021

Thomas Ksor, 53, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born February 8, 1968 in Cambodia, he was the son of the late Y’Kok Ksor and H’Li Niehrah Ksor.

Thomas Ksor was a devout Christian and member of Covenant Baptist Church.

Surviving...

Nov 6, 2021

Dennis Gale Fischer, 73, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born January 11, 1948 in Port Angeles, Washington, he was a son of the late Larry and Doris Pederson Fischer.

Dennis was the founder and President of Fischer Engineering Company and enjoyed a successful career...